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Veselin DOBROTA Obituary
DOBROTA, Veselin (Vic)
Our father died peacefully on September 24, 2015 at 97 years of age. He was born in Bratiskovci, Dalmatia, on June 1, 1918. Predeceased by his beloved wife Jane (nee Bull) (2003) and by his parents Damjan and Jelena, five brothers - Slobodan (1924), Velimir (1934), Raiko (1954), Radoslav (1980), Bogoljub (1983), and sister Bosiljka (1929). Dear father of Paul Corbett (Joy), Helen Bartram (Bill) and Elizabeth Dobrota (Wolf Ruck). Proud grandfather of Sarah and Andrew Bartram, Kieran, Trevor and Brendan Ruck. He leaves behind nieces and nephews in Serbia and France, as well as relatives in Dalmatia, the U.K. and California. After he graduated from Teachers College, his teaching career was interrupted by World War II which took him on an unforgettable journey through Yugoslavia, into Italy and then to Alberta, Canada, in 1948. Thanks to the encouragement of his Kums (Milan Dobrich and Nick Budimir), Dad moved to Windsor where he made his new home and became a proud Canadian citizen. He met and fell in love with Mum and they shared 50 devoted and loving years together. The family life they created brought him his greatest joy. He also found a new place for the heart and soul of his Serbian roots to thrive... his beloved Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church and community which became his second family where he developed many dear and lifelong friendships. His church support and involvement earned him much love and respect. He taught Serbian to countless children for over 40 years. Dad worked tirelessly developing his own insurance brokerage servicing friends, business clients and newcomers. He retired at the age of 82 to help take care of Mum. His passion was collecting and reading countless books on the history of his Serbian culture and heritage. He was a kind and generous man, always giving whatever time and energy he had to those around him, extending a helping hand whenever/wherever needed. Our sincere gratitude goes out to CCAC for providing tremendous support over the years, to those outstanding individuals from Paramed who provided daily personal support, and wonderful nurses from St. Elizabeth, all of whom gave Dad exceptional care, which enabled him to stay in the comfort of his home. Heartfelt thanks to Nurse Practitioner Ms. Rowley and the palliative care individuals, including those from Bayshore, for their special care in Dad's final weeks. Many thanks to Dr. Loebach, the late Dr. Boyd, Dr. Goel, Dr. Morsi, and Dr. Pearce for their professional services and support over the years. Visitation will be held at
Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
895 Ouellette Avenue
(519) 254-3223
on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. Family and friends may gather for a service at Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church (1960 Meldrum Road) on Monday, September 28 at 11 a.m. with the Very Rev. Father Milan Jovanovic officiating. Interment at Windsor Memorial Gardens to follow. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Tributes to Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Church (Education Fund) or charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Please join us in remembering Veselin by visiting his memorial at
www.andersonfuneralhomewindsor.com
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Chris Dymond
October 2, 2015
My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time, Elizabeth.
September 30, 2015
Elizabeth and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences and I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Elizabeth, you talked about your Dad to me at work with so much love, respect and care and I hope you can find peace during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family. Best, Tiho
Jelena Novakovic
September 30, 2015
Dear Bosiljka, Helen and families, we lost a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather and we shall always remember his generosity and his smile. But we think he died happy because he was surrounded by the care of his beloved daughters and all the family he adored.
Jelena, Bata, Krsta, Rale, Maja, Anja,
Carlos
September 29, 2015
ao mi je zbog vaeg gubitka. Nadam se da moete pronai utjehu u ovom stihu. Otkrivenje 21: 3-5
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katy power
September 29, 2015
dear tizzy Helen and paul and families.
great memories growing up living across the street.
my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
R.I.P. MR.DOBROTA. love katy.
Mallory Stechishin
September 29, 2015
DearTizzie & Helen & Family,
I learned of your Dad's passing yesterday. I am so glad Stefan & I got to visit him at home several years back. He was a gentle man and full of love. Please accept our prayers and condolences. Eternal Memory.
Mallory & Stefan (Stechishin ) -
Kowalow
Liz Graham
September 28, 2015
Dear Tizzy, Helen and Paul. Although I didn't know your dad well I have missed seeing him on his daily walks along he road in recent years and am glad he had a good visit at the cottage this summer. It's obvious from comments here that he was well loved and deservedly so. I'm sorry for your loss.
ola Sirant-Semehen
September 28, 2015
Dear Elizabeth and family . Your dad was so very special. Truly a gentle soul. May he rest in peace knowing he has left behind three wonderful children ,grandchildren, family and friends that loved and cherished him . Thank you for letting me share some very special moments with your sweet father. l know he will be greatly missed by all he has touched . Sincerely Ola Sirant -Semehen and family
Radovan Maric
September 26, 2015
Dear young Ladies Helen and Tizzy with Your numerous Family and Friends, please accept our heartfelt condolences at the passing of our dear Friend Veselin, of whom I had the rare honor of meeting way before any of You...in his native Suburb of Skradin, where Veselin thaught and decided to join Nationalist efforts for His embattled Serbian People. That was in the distant AD 1943. We have not met all that often in Canada, but every one was with heartly brotherly hug.
Borka and I pray that the good Lord grant Veselin eternal peace in his garden of Heaven, and give the good health and strength to You ALL to overcome this big loss, Sincerely Borka and Radovan Maric, Toronto
Maria Manojlovich Young
September 26, 2015
Tizzie and Helen and families, I so remember your dad with great fondness. He worked so hard to teach me to speak Serbian, no easy feat, to a child who would not appreciate his efforts until much later in life.
Vecnaja Pamjat
Bev Service
September 26, 2015
Paul, Helen, Tizzie and families.
Words cannot express my sympathy for you at this difficult time. Your Dad will always have a special place in my heart. He was such a loving and giving man. A mentor, a true professional, a kind gentleman and friend.
Our love to you all.
Bev, Brian, Katie and Laura Service
Jasmine Ritch
September 26, 2015
He truly was a sweet, kind and generous man-loved by all. There is no doubt he has passed these beautiful traits onto his daughters.
Nada Miloyevich
September 26, 2015
Dear Dobrota Family,
My sincere sympathy for the great loss of a father & grandfather. Nada Miloyevich & family.
Dushan Andic
September 26, 2015
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved father. I was a 9 year immigrant boy when I first met your dad. He and my father would spend many hours talking about events important to their lives. Hours full of emotion and gravitas! Much credit to you Helen and Tizzie for the love and care that you provided your father. A truly great Serbian teacher and patriot. Eternal Memory!
Dushan Andic
Michelle Bull
September 26, 2015
Much love to you all and we'll be thinking about you. As I serve at the altar of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, I will remember Uncle Vic this Sunday. May God bless you with peace and a sense of his loving, comforting presence.
Jelena Gacesa-Riberdy
September 25, 2015
What a sweet and loving man. He always spoke from the heart!
Elva Jesson
September 25, 2015
My thoughts are with you.
Sandra Ta-Ngoc and Nada Dobrota
September 25, 2015
We have been truly blessed to have known Veselin, such a generous heart and great soul. He was and will remain an inspiration for us.
His life has been a well lived one: full of true love for and from his family and friends up to the very last moments.
He was blessed to have his two daughters especially, taking care of him so well and with such devotion and enabling him to remain at home as he wished.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joan Barrett
September 25, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Elsie Magowan
September 25, 2015
Dear Helen and Tizzie, I think of you in this sad time, knowing that you did so much to make your father comfortable and happy.
And bless his gracious heart, he was.
My sincerest condolences.
Anne Dube
September 25, 2015
Helen, Tizzie and families - Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved father. Mr. Doborta touched many lives over the years and he will be fondly remembered. He raised a wonderful family and I am sure he could not be any prouder of the 2 of you for dedicating your life to lovingly take care of him during his time of need. Your, and the dedication of your families is admirable. May he rest in Peace. Memory eternal - Sid and Anne Dube
Julie Mijatovic
September 25, 2015
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. He was truly a gentleman. Prayers are with all of you during this time. Julie Mijatovic and family
Darka & Oleh Iwanyshyn
September 25, 2015
Our very deepest condolences to the family. The devotion that was shown to your dad, the care and individual attention, the huge weekly Windsor bound trips was truly reflective of your deep love, respect and devotion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 28th, 2013 Cottage Memories
Camille Sutton
September 25, 2015
Helen, Tizzie, and family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved father. He was a wonderful person who will be dearly missed by all who loved him and who knew him. For me, your father holds a special place in my heart and his memory brings a smile to my face. I hope you find comfort in knowing how much your Dadios enriched the lives of others. With love, Cammie
Ruth Stewart
September 25, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the Dobrota Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Ruth Stewart (pharmacy)
DONNA & LEO TONER
September 25, 2015
With our deepest sympathy, our hearts go out to you at this time to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
janet trezise
September 25, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
September 25, 2015
Our community lost truly one of the best. Our condolence. May he rest in peace.Vecnaja pamjat
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